How much is a gold 1887 Queen Victoria coin with St George slaying the dragon on the back worth?

Answer 1

This depends on what denomination the coin is (half sovereign or sovereign), whether it has a mintmark below the horse's feet centrally above the date, and what condition the coin is in.

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Answer 2

Depending on the year, this coin could be a Five Pound (Quintuple Sovereign, a Two Pound (Double Sovereign), a Sovereign or a Half-Sovereign coin.

All of these coins are virtually identical except for their size, the Five Pound being the largest and the Half-Sovereign being the smallest.

The year and diameter of the coin is necessary to identify it.

Answer 3

There were only two British gold coins minted in 1900, being the Sovereign and the Half-Sovereign.

Both coins featured St George and the Dragon on the reverse with an elderly, veiled Queen Victoria wearing a coronet on the obverse.

Apart from the turn of the century, the year 1900 was not a significant year for anything.

Since the coin shows a "young" Queen Victoria, it may be a souvenir medallion commemorating her lengthy reign. Such tokens or medallions were produced regularly in years past.

Answer 4

Your coin could be any one of a number of British gold coins.

An early 1887 Queen Victoria gold coin will be the Sovereign featuring a youngish Queen Victoria with her hair in a bun and St. George on the reverse.

Later 1887 Queen Victoria gold coins featuring an older Queen Victoria with a veil and a small crown (known as the Jubilee bust) will be the Quintuple Sovereign (Five Pound), Double Sovereign (Two Pound) and Sovereign (One Pound) all with St. George on the reverse.

The Quintuple Sovereign (Five Pound) is 36mm in diameter.

The Double Sovereign (Two Pound) is 28.4mm in diameter.

The Sovereign (One Pound) is 22.05mm in diameter.

Please decide which you have and submit a new question.

Answer 5

Your coin is either a Sovereign or a Half-Sovereign.

The Sovereign is 22.05 mm in diameter.

The Half-Sovereign is 19.3 mm in diameter.

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Answer 6

No Victorian copper coin featured St George and the dragon.

In 1890, only two coins featured St George and the dragon, the Sovereign (22.05mm) and Crown (38.6mm).

If the coin is really copper rather than very heavily discoloured gold or silver, it is possible that you have some sort of souvenir or token.

Answer 7

Your coin is either a 22 carat gold British Sovereign or Half-Sovereign.

The Sovereign is 22.05 mm in diameter and may have been minted at either the Ottawa, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney mints.

A British 1918 22 carat gold Sovereign (George V), depending on where it was minted, uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £225 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value to £165 GBP.

The Half-Sovereign is 19.3 mm in diameter and was minted at the Perth mint.

A British 1918 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (George V), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2,650 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £225 to £1,500 GBP.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 8

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Australia - ½ Sovereign - Gold (.917) - 4.00 g - ø 19 mmAustralia - 1 Sovereign - Gold (.917) - 7.99 g - ø 22.05 mm

United Kingdom - 1 Crown - Silver (.925) - 28.28 g - ø 38.61 mm

United Kingdom - ½ Sovereign - Gold (.916) - 3.99 g - ø 19.3 mm

United Kingdom - 1 Sovereign - Gold (.916) - 7.99 g - ø 22.05 mm

All have same design on the reverse: St George slaying the dragon right, date below.

Answer 9

There is no record of an 1892 Half-Sovereign with the St. George and the Dragon reverse.

The first documented issue of the St George and the Dragon Half-Sovereign was 1893.